Update: Tickets to the watch party have all been snapped up.
"We released 36,000 tickets for the watch party in order to ensure all fans have seats with good views of the scoreboard screen," a Nationals spokesperson said in a statement. "We are thrilled there is so much enthusiasm among Nats fans and appreciate everyone's support!"
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The Washington Nationals came roaring back in Houston on Tuesday night, forcing a winner-take-all World Series Game 7 for Wednesday night.
As with the other away games during the series, D.C.-area fans will be able to attend a free watch party at Nats Park as the team battles the Astros in Houston.
The general public will be able to watch the game broadcast on the NatsHD scoreboard from the seating bowl of Nats Park, and NATS PLUS members will get seating in the Delta Sky360 Club, PNC Diamond Club and Budweiser Brew House, plus free food and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Although admission to Wednesday's watch party is free, tickets are required — you can get them on the Nats' website.
Parking garages will open at 5:30 p.m. Free parking will be available in the GEICO Garage and Garage C on a first-come, first-served basis.
Center Field gates will open at 6:30 p.m., and first pitch is set for 8:08 p.m. OK, Nationals, it's time to #FinishTheFight!
Four Metro stations will remain open for one hour after the game so people attending watch parties can take the train home, thanks to support from Pepco.
After 11:30 p.m., riders can enter Metro at these locations:
- Navy Yard-Ballpark (both entrances open)
- Waterfront
- L’Enfant Plaza Enter at 7th & D Streets SW or 7th & Maryland Ave. SW
- Gallery Place – Chinatown Enter at 7th & F Streets NW or 7th & H Streets NW
